Articles filed under Gardening
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Learn how to recognize and combat invasive plantsJun 30, 2012 9:20 am - Learn about the nasty aliens — weeds, invasive and exotic plants — that are overrunning landscapes during a July 10 program at Fremont Public Library. Peggy Simonsen and...
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Can you tell me anything about my Kewpie doll?Jun 30, 2012 2:59 am - Q. Enclosed are photos of my Kewpie doll. I would appreciate any information on it. Hope you can help me. A. The name is supposedly derived from a corruption of the name...
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Black and white a timeless combinationJun 28, 2012 11:00 am - There are some things in life I will never grow tired of, like a really good chicken-salad sandwich, shopping trips with girlfriends and the classic color combination of...
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Budget renovation delivers rich resultsJun 28, 2012 11:00 am - Mike and Mary-Anne recently upgraded to a larger home. They're excited to have more space for themselves and their two kids. Plus, they both come from extensive families...
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Want dreamier decor? Time for some pillow talk!Jun 25, 2012 12:29 pm - They may be featherweights, but as decorating tools, accent pillows pack a powerful punch. Time and again I’ve seen the right pillows take a nothing room and make it fre...
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How much is this Civil War spoon worth?Jun 23, 2012 6:00 am - Q. This is a single Civil War spoon I recently bought. It is as large as a soup spoon of today. I would appreciate it if you could tell me the manufacturer and the value...
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Clerics of St. Viator sow a Giving GardenJun 23, 2012 1:00 am - Drive back into the wooded acres that surround the Province Center for the Clerics of St. Viator, in Arlington Heights, and a garden surrounded by a white picket fence p...
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Ornamental grasses add texture to the gardenJun 22, 2012 1:00 am - Ornamental grasses have become a must-have in Midwest gardens. They can be used as accent plants among other perennials, ground covers on sloping terrain, or edging alon...
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7 west side Elgin gardens showcased in garden walkJun 20, 2012 10:37 am - Gardening tips and ideas are in bloom this weekend at the Fox Valley Garden Walk. The Elgin area American Association of University Women will showcase seven of Elgin’s ...
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From blank slate to lush oasis: How an artist created a gardenJun 20, 2012 10:00 am - While I have gardened for more than 30 years, this garden is a fairly “young” garden — this summer being its sixth year in existence. Starting with a nearly blank slate...